Yoheswaran Gnanavel
About Yoheswaran Gnanavel
Yoheswaran Gnanavel is a Vice President for EMEA at Giift and an Executive Member at Pavilion and Partnership Leaders, with a strong background in partnerships and community management. He has contributed to various organizations and initiatives, helping thousands of students secure jobs and internships.
Work at Giift
Yoheswaran Gnanavel serves as the Vice President for the EMEA region at Giift. He began this role in 2024 and is based in the London Area, United Kingdom. His responsibilities include overseeing operations and strategic initiatives within the EMEA market, contributing to the company's growth and expansion in this region.
Current Roles and Memberships
In addition to his position at Giift, Gnanavel is an Executive Member at Pavilion, a role he has held since 2023 in London, England. He is also an Executive Member at Partnership Leaders, where he has been active for one year. Furthermore, he serves as a Go-To-Market Advisor at Branale, a position he has held since 2024.
Professional Background
Gnanavel has a diverse professional background in partnerships and community management. He previously worked at SaaSPay as AGM - Partnerships and Enablement from 2023 to 2024, and at Simpl as Partnerships Specialist - D2C Vertical from 2022 to 2023. His experience also includes roles at RevGenius, Airmeet, and Canva, where he focused on building partnerships and community engagement.
Education and Expertise
Yoheswaran Gnanavel holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Amrita University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. His educational journey began at Kendriya Vidyalaya and continued at National Public School, where he completed his secondary education.
Achievements in Community Development
Gnanavel has made significant contributions to community development and student engagement. He founded Startup Surge, organizing events like NthPreneur and Design-A-Thon. He also organized the Mega Internship Fair in 2017, which connected over 1300 students with 83 startups, offering numerous job opportunities. His initiatives have helped over 18,000 students secure jobs and internships.